Italy is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the Mediterranean. They’re not exactly well-kept secrets, especially in July and August, when many of the best beaches in Italy are packed ...

Italy boasts beautiful beaches. However, in the not-too-distant future, some of them could disappear. A recent report shows that one in five Italian beaches is at risk. The Società Geografica Italiana ...

Italy is flying high in 2025 with an impressive 487 Blue Flag beaches—more than almost anywhere else in the world. With such a vast and varied coastline (and a few sparkling lakes thrown in), you’re ...

Travelers tend to visit Italy for its food, history, landscape and culture rather than its beaches. Sometimes, like in the Puglia region down in the country's heel, all three come together magically.

Beach lovers looking for a holiday that combines sparkling sea, laidback Mediterranean vibes and plenty of Insta-perfect photo opps, should head for Italy for la dolce vita this summer. With its fun ...

Fun in the sun awaits in these picturesque Italian beach towns. Located in Calabria, the toe of Italy's boot, Tropea is nicknamed the Pearl of the Tyrrhenian. Legend has it that this town on the Coast ...

The Capo Vaticano peninsula — the knobbly ‘bunion’ on the toe of Italy’s boot — is home to some of the country’s most spectacular beaches, with turquoise waters and sugary sands at the bottom of ...

There’s nothing quite like summer in Italy. It’s a season filled with sunshine, warm temperatures, and a thorough embrace of all things "la dolce vita.” Think aperol spritzes, seasonal fare, and ...

Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the ...

Walking on Fteri Beach on the island of Kefalonia in Greece. Looking for the best beaches to visit in 2025? The hotly anticipated World’s 50 Best Beaches has just announced its annual list—and the ...

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